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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.14, 25,163.52 and 11,786.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.14, 25,163.52 and 11,786.90 is: 17,659.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.14 : 25,163.52 = 11,786.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.14/25,163.52 = 11,786.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.14x = 25,163.52 × 11,786.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.14x = 296,599,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,599,893.89/16,795.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,659.86

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